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YJ52 GSN

2003 Renault Master

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

87,932 mi
Last recorded87,932 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Master100,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 GSN
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 87,932 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 87,928 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 86,448 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 86,445 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 81,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 78,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2023 78,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement parking brake lever on caliper seized (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 71,284 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 71,282 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test windscreen ()

Pass 9 Apr 2021 68,451 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 68,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 65,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 59,105 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 59,105 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 54,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 49,542 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 49,542 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort reduced effort compared with offside (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 41,343 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 33,118 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 24,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 20,314 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 19,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 19,973 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 19,506 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,431 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,227 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Apr 2007 17,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 17,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2006 15,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,936 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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YJ52 GSN is a 2003 Renault Master in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2003 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 100,375 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ52 GSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Master is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ52 GSN registered?

YJ52 GSN is a 2003 Renault Master, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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